• Supports the Stomach and Duodenum
• Dietary Supplement
Mastic Gum 500 contains natural tree stem mastic gum (Pistacia lentiscus) from a shrub-like tree grown mainly in Greece and Turkey. Mostly composed of resinous gum and volatile oils, mastic has been used for centuries by traditional healers for stomach distress. Mastic Gum supports gastric and duodenal cells and tissues.
Suggested Use:
Take 2 capsules per day with water or juice before breakfast or as directed by your qualified health care consultant.
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Supplement Facts:
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Serving Size: 2 Capsules
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Servings Per Container: 30
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Amount Per Serving
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% DV
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Mastic Gum (Pistacia lentiscus) (stem)
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1000 mg
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* Daily Value not established.
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Other Ingredients:
Magnesium stearate (vegetable source), silicon dioxide and cellulose. Capsule consists of titanium dioxide and gelatin.
No wheat, no gluten, no soybeans, no dairy, no egg, no fish/shellfish, no peanuts/tree nuts.
Warnings:
Keep out of the reach of children.
Q.What is the mastic?
A.Mastic is a sticky substance derived from the Pistacia lentiscus tree, also called Chios mastic.. As a supplement, mastic is available in capsules or can be chewed as a gum
Q.What are the benefits of the mastic gum?
A.Digestive Upset
People have traditionally chewed mastic gum to relieve digestive upset.It may ease gastritis and upset stomach, and decrease inflammation in the gastrointestinal tract.
Ulcers
The study indicated that mastic gum has antibacterial activity
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Active Crohn's disease is a type of inflammatory bowel disease. These individuals experienced significant decreases in symptoms and inflammatory markers in plasma after taking mastic for four weeks.
Q.What are the uses of mastic?
A.Mastic is used for stomach and intestinal ulcers, breathing problems, muscle aches, and bacterial and fungal infections. It is also used to improve blood circulation.
Q.How does it work?
A.Mastic might help reduce stomach acid and may protect the lining of the stomach and intestine. Mastic also contains a fragrant oil which could freshen the breath.Mastic seems to fight bacteria and fungi.
Q.Is have any side effects?
A.Mastic seems to be safe for most people when taken appropriately by mouth.but People who are allergic to these plants might also be allergic to mastic tree.
PREMATURE (30/12/2012)  |
| Mr.Raju (From : BANGALORE) |
| while early experience is reasonably satisfactory, more time and use of the product over a longer period is needed to finalise one"s view. |
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